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Join our team at Nordic Star Nurseries

Your dream childcare job starts here

Are you looking for your dream childcare job in Hackney, London? At Nordic Star, we are continuously seeking passionate and talented early childhood education professionals to join our team. Along with expertise in early years education, we value strong organisational skills, a customer-focused mindset, a can-do attitude, and the flexibility to thrive in a growing team.

At Nordic Star, our mission is to offer the best comprehensive early education package, training local educators and preschools in the world-leading practices and designs from Finland. We are committed to supporting and developing our employees, providing the best resources, training, and processes to help them succeed. Our comprehensive onboarding programme ensures a smooth transition and a positive, forward-looking work environment.

If you’re ready to be part of an innovative and inspiring nursery team, we’d love to hear from you!

Company Staff Package

We value the commitment, passion, and enthusiasm of our employees. We have a thorough benefits programme to ensure that staff can see progression, financial security and are able to thrive rather than survive!

Annual Salary Reviews

for all staff with a commitment to increase wages in line with cost of living  

Generous Annual Leave

30 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)  

Birthday Off

Extra days annual leave to be taken during your birthday month

Paid compassionate/ bereavement leave

at the discretion of the manager.  

Flexi-time

Build up extra annual leave in lieu of time worked over your required shifts

AXA Healthcare

AXA Healthcare for all staff  

Bonuses

Bonuses for the entire staff team 

Discounted childcare

Discounted childcare in one of our Nordic Star Nurseries  

Enhanced Parental Leave  

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Shared Parental leave  

Supporting Travel

Access to travel interest free Loans and support to purchase a bike for commuting  

Time of Need Loan (TNL)

employees can submit a confidential application to request a loan

Pension scheme

of 3% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution 

Refer A Friend

bonus of £500 once they have passed their probation 

Financial development support

For further education and continuing professional development.

Food Provided

Lunch provided daily for all staff  

London Living Wage

All staff paid a starting salary of London Living Wage 

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What makes us different?

Our premium learning spaces are designed following Nordic guidelines, with lots of space for exploration, learning and wholesome well-being.

Which role is best for me?

Yes, I'm looking to work in Early Years...

Start from the top and work down the flow chart below. 

Are You Qualified?
Are You Qualified to work in an early years setting?
Are you looking for a leadership role?
Yes
Please continue below
No
Join our team as an Early Years Practitioner
Do you have 2 years experience of working in Early Years?
Yes
Please continue below
No
Depending on experience, you may be suitable for a room leader role. If not, join us as an Early Years Practitioner and we will support your progress.
Do you have management experience and office based skills?
Yes
Join as a Deputy Manager
No
Join as a 3rd In Charge
Unqualified: Do you want to gain an Early Years Qualification?
Yes
Please continue below
No
Join our team as an Unqualified Early Years Practitioner
Do you have A Levels or a Degree?
Yes
Join as an Early Years Practitioner and lets explore signing up for an Early Years Degree or EYTS.
No
Join our team as an Early Years Practitioner and we will fund your Level 2 or 3 qualification.

Our Accreditations

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